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Maxus eTerron 9 vs Subaru Outback

Maxus eTerron 9

Maxus eTerron 9

Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback

Verdict

The eTerron 9 is 57% more powerful, while the eTerron 9 is about 18% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM228,888✓RM279,000
Body typePickupWagon
SegmentTruck/4X4D-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM665✓RM878
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architectureDirect Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine
Capacity—2,498 cc
Horsepower—185 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque—245 Nm at 3,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Boxer 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—94 mm × 90 mm
Compression Ratio—12
Number of Motors2—
Motor Horsepower435 hp—
Motor Torque700 Nm—
Battery Capacity102.2 kWh—
EV Range430 km—
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)115 kW—
V2L6.6 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission Name—Lineartronic CVT
Transmission Manufacturer—Subaru
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.8 seconds✓9.6 seconds
Top Speed190 km/h206 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length5,500 mm4,870 mm
Width1,997 mm1,875 mm
Height1,860 mm1,682 mm
Wheelbase3,300 mm2,745 mm
Weight2,850 kg1,756 kg
Fuel Tank—63 litres
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space—522 litres
Front Tyre275/55R20225/60R18
Rear Tyre275/55R20225.60R18
Spare TyreFull Size SpareSpace Saver
Factory Tyres—Bridgestone Alenza H/L33
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishboneMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link IndependentDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels20" Alloys18" Alloy
Rear Wheels20" Alloys18" Alloy
Steering—Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Chassis NotesPayload 650 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,561 x 1,500 x 535 mm; 236 L powered frunk—
Safety
Airbags7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Centre)7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer—✓
Child Safety Lock—Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIX—Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping Assist—Steering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderFront and Rear SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAuto LEDLED Projector
Taillamps—LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps—✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators—✓
Cabin
Front SeatsSix-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black PVC10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger
Rear SeatsHeated Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conAutomatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear AC vents
Sunroof—Front, Tilt and Slide
Interior Lighting—Map Lights
Cup Holders—2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade—Sunroof Shade
AudioDual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsAll Power with One-touch Up and DownFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push Button (PEPS)Keyless Push Button
Locks—Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps—✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise AssistAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic—✓
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control—✓
Steering Tilt—✓
Steering Telescopic—✓
Boot OperationPower Tailgate with Lift AssistPowered Boot
Parking Sensor FrontYes—
Parking Sensor RearYes4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth—✓
Navigation✓—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument Cluster—Backlit Analogue
Parking Brake—Electronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty NotesBattery warranty 8 years/200,000 km; first service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM5,000—

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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